Administrative Assistant salary in Eugene-Springfield, OR
The median administrative assistant in Eugene-Springfield earned $49,140 a year in May 20251. That is 3.4% above the US median of $47,540, even though it is 5.0% below the Oregon statewide median of $51,740. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#87 of 520). About 1,670 administrative assistants work here, 7% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Eugene-Springfield, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Eugene-Springfield against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $37,880 | $49,140 | $63,570 | |
| Oregon | $38,480 | $51,740 | $70,320 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Eugene-Springfield earns $43,440–$57,240. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $63,570, only 1.7 times the bottom tenth, against 2.0 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $13,800 wide, against $15,560 across Oregon and $19,170 nationally: employers in Eugene-Springfield pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,880 | $3,157 | $18.21 | $48,877 |
| 25th percentile | $43,440 | $3,620 | $20.88 | $56,052 |
| Median | $49,140 | $4,095 | $23.62 | $63,406 |
| 75th percentile | $57,240 | $4,770 | $27.52 | $73,858 |
| 90th percentile | $63,570 | $5,298 | $30.56 | $82,026 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,100 a year in pay and about $10,452 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $5,700 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Eugene-Springfield, and the Oregon statewide median of $51,740 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Eugene-Springfield
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,266 to the $49,140 median and brings it to $63,406 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Eugene-Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($49,670) and HR assistants ($48,690). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,880.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +14.7% | 280 | |
| Bookkeeper | +1.1% | 1,780 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 1,670 | |
| HR Assistant | -0.9% | 60 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -1.5% | 1,560 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield (+3.4%), between medical administrative assistants (+5.3%) and office managers (+2.9%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Eugene-Springfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 11.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Eugene-Springfield, 12.1% across Oregon and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $45,380 in the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area to $55,660 in Salem, a gap of $10,280 a year. All 2 areas in Oregon with more administrative assistants than Eugene-Springfield also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($55,360) and Salem, OR ($55,660).
| Area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA | +12.7% | 13,510 | |
| Corvallis, OR | +1.7% | 560 | |
| Bend, OR | +1.5% | 1,110 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,670 | |
| Medford, OR | -1.7% | 880 | |
| Albany, OR | -3.1% | 610 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -3.7% | 260 |
Eugene-Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Eugene-Springfield is #191 of 520 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Oregon, El Centro and Baltimore-Columbia pay just above Eugene-Springfield and Midland and Nashville-Murfreesboro just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Eugene-Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | +0.2% | 29,780 | pay | |
| El Centro, CA | +0.0% | 540 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,670 | ||
| Midland, MI | -0.3% | 500 | pay | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | -0.3% | 12,100 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -3.3% | 1,670 | jobs | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | -7.0% | 1,670 | jobs | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -22.5% | 1,670 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Eugene-Springfield, OR?
About $63,406 a year at the median, or $5,284 a month: $49,140 in pay plus about $14,266 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do administrative assistants earn in Eugene-Springfield?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $49,140 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,880, the 90th $63,570, and the middle half earned $43,440 to $57,240.
Is Eugene-Springfield cheaper than the rest of Oregon for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,140 against $51,740 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Bend at $49,890, the next down Medford at $48,310.
How many administrative assistants work in Eugene-Springfield?
BLS counts about 1,670 in the May 2025 survey. That is 7% of the Oregon total of 23,150. Only Portland-Vancouver and Salem have more in Oregon.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than an HR assistant in Eugene-Springfield?
Yes: $450 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,140 and $48,690.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.